Muscat: The Sultan Qaboos University and Oman Journalists Association today organized a symposium on the Media Law in the Sultanate of Oman. The symposium, which highlighted the legislative context of media and the system governing the work of media establishments, saw the participation of academics, media professionals and media students. It was held under the auspices of Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development for Family and Community Development Affairs.
According to Oman News Agency, the symposium aimed to reflect the ongoing partnership between academic institutions and professional establishments. It stressed the role of academic institutions and professional establishments in spreading the culture of law-abiding media action. It also sought to develop media awareness among students and young media professionals, in addition to promoting integration between academic institutions and civil society institutions in the field of media education.
The symposium included a presentation that outlined the key features of the Media Law in Oman. It included two sessions, the first of which gave insights about the principles governing the freedom of expression and matters related to media licenses.
The second session dealt with the rights and obligations of media professionals and the ethics that govern professional practice. Media professionals engaged in a panel discussion in which they exchanged views about various aspects of media action.